Qualifications
Certifications
Driver’s license
CPR certified
First Aid certified
Work Experience
7 years of experience caring for:
Toddlers (1-3 years)
Preschoolers (4-9 years)
Infants (0-11 months)
More About Me
Relevant experience where I also cared for children were...
Brief Summary of Experience:
I have over 7 years of childcare experience, including:
• 2 years in Colombia caring for children of various ages.
• 2 years as an au pair in Chicago, caring for three children (ages 3, 5, and 7).
• For the past 3.5 years, I’ve been with a family in Highland Park, taking care of a boy who was 2 years and 3 months when I started and is now almost 6.
I have over 7 years of childcare experience, including:
• 2 years in Colombia caring for children of various ages.
• 2 years as an au pair in Chicago, caring for three children (ages 3, 5, and 7).
• For the past 3.5 years, I’ve been with a family in Highland Park, taking care of a boy who was 2 years and 3 months when I started and is now almost 6.
Activities I enjoy doing with children...
Outdoor play: going to the park, nature walks, and bike rides
• Arts and crafts: painting, drawing, and simple DIY projects
• Reading books and storytelling to boost imagination and language skills
• Singing songs, dancing, and simple musical games
• Building with blocks, puzzles, and pretend play
• Supporting potty training and early independence routines
• Organizing sensory play and Montessori-inspired activities
• Helping with homework and school readiness when appropriate
• Encouraging kindness, sharing, and emotional development through play.
• Arts and crafts: painting, drawing, and simple DIY projects
• Reading books and storytelling to boost imagination and language skills
• Singing songs, dancing, and simple musical games
• Building with blocks, puzzles, and pretend play
• Supporting potty training and early independence routines
• Organizing sensory play and Montessori-inspired activities
• Helping with homework and school readiness when appropriate
• Encouraging kindness, sharing, and emotional development through play.
The most important part about being a nanny...
For me, the most important aspect of being a nanny is the emotional impact you have on a child’s life. You’re not just attending to their daily needs; you’re also helping to shape who they become. The love, patience, and security you provide can stay with them for a lifetime. It’s incredibly meaningful to realize that how you show up every day can help a child feel safe, confident, and truly understood.❤️
The most important part about being a nanny...
My current employers recently thanked me after receiving letters from their son’s camp teachers, describing him as a “sweet boy” and a “star camper.” It was a proud moment that reminded us all of the positive impact a nurturing environment can have on a child’s development.
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